Explanation

The 2019 Balakot airstrike was a bombing raid conducted by Indian

On 26 February 2019 in Balakot, Pakistan

Against an alleged training camp of the terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed

India had previously conducted airstrikes on Pakistan in 1971 during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Explanation

Explanation

The Constitution Commission set up by Ayub Khan in 1960-1961

Ayub Khan established the Constitution Commission in 1960 to draft a new constitution.

It was headed by Justice Shahab-ud-Din, a former Chief Justice of Pakistan.

The commission was appointed on February 17, 1960, and presented its report to President Ayub Khan on May 6, 1961. 

Explanation

• The First Round Table Conference was held in London
• When: November 12, 1930, to January 1931.
• Inaugurated by: King George V.
• Chaired by: British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald.

Additional information

• Three sessions were held in London from 1930 to 1932.
• Chaired by British PM Ramsay MacDonald. (from: 5 June 1929 – 7 June 1935)
• First Session (1930): Boycotted by the Indian National Congress.
• Second Session (7 September 1931 to 1 December 1931): Mahatma Gandhi attended after the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
• Third Session (1932): Poorly attended, boycotted by major parties.

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Explanation

The Quit India Movement is also called the August Movement or August Kranti (August Revolution). 

 launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942,in Bombay.

The movement, started by the Congress party.

It's demanded an end to British rule in India.

Muhammad Ali Jinnah responded with the slogan "Divide and Quit India."

Explanation

• Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed was the first soldier to be awarded the Nishan-e-Haider
• Born: 10 November 1910, Singhori village, Rawalpindi District
• Died: 27 July 1948 (aged 37), Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
• Buried: Hill of Tilpatra near Uri, Jammu and Kashmir in India
• Service years: 1929–1948
• Allegiance
• British India (1929–1947)
• Pakistan (1947–1948)

Nishan-e-Haider has been awarded to 11 soldiers since Pakistan's independence in 1947.

1. Captain Muhammad Sarwar (1948, Kashmir)
2. Naik Saif Ali Janjua (1948, Kashmir)
3. Major Tufail Muhammad (1958, East Pakistan)
4. Major Raja Aziz Bhatti (1965, Indo-Pak War)
5. Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas (1971, Indo-Pak War)
6. Major Muhammad Akram (1971, Indo-Pak War)
7. Major Shabbir Sharif (1971, Indo-Pak War)
8. Sowar Muhammad Hussain (1971, Indo-Pak War)
9. Lance Naik Muhammad Mahfuz (1971, Indo-Pak War)
10. Captain Karnal Sher Khan (1999, Kargil War)
11. Havildar Lalak Jan (1999, Kargil War)

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Pakistan's ideology is fundamentally based on Islam and the Two-Nation Theory

Islamic Identity: The belief that Islam is a complete way of life

Two-Nation Theory: Muslims and Hindus are two separate nations

Explanation

• Per capita water availability in Pakistan is decreasing by 400pc.
• Due to population growth and diminishing water resources.
• This leading to increased concerns over water scarcity.

Last verified on 27-01-2026

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Approval Requirement: The bill must pass with a two-thirds majority of the total membership in both the National Assembly and the Senate.

At the age of 21 years, the charter, that changed into adopted in April 1973, 

Has suffered 34 amendments; 10 times through the Acts of Parliament and 24 times through Presidential Orders

.Amendments to Date: As of late 2024, the Constitution has been amended 26 times. 

Explanation

Teri Yaad was a Pakistani Urdu-language film

Released on 7 August 1948.

Teri Yaad was the first film released after the independence of Pakistan on 14 August 1947.